Housing for Varying Needs Review - Aberdeen City Council

NeedsHousing for Varying Needs ReviewAPPENDIX 9Sheltered Housing ServiceWhat Your Senior Carer Will Do For You• Provide an effective care and housing support services within thecomplex and ensure the effective day to day running of the complex• Ensure your needs are met in a caring and competent way at the sametime encouraging you to live independently in your own home• Co-ordinate the care within the complex ensuring all assessed careneeds are met• Participate in the direct provision of effective care and support for you• Contact you via the call system every morning to ensure you are well• Ensure effective communication and monitoring systems are in place• Develop and work to care plans and support programmes withindividuals and to assist with their regular reviews• Ensure high standards of service delivery and monitor staff practice toensure that expected standards of practice and conduct are maintained• Utilise links with social work teams and other partners in order toprovide the best possible care and support to you• Support and work with your carers/relatives/friends in meeting yourneeds• Ensure that the service is part of the local community, and that thecommunity is involved in the provision of the service wherever possible• Promote and encourage you to organise and participate in social andlearning activities• Ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to, includingcarrying out risk assessments, fire safety checks and alarm testing on aweekly basis so that a safe and secure environment is provided at alltimes99